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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S32

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released November 2009
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S32 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and S32 (13MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") feature totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-FC150 was revealed 5 years earlier than the S32 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-FC150 grades vs the S32 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Nikon S32

 EX-FC150 S32 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Casio EX-FC150

 S32 EX-FC150 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014November 2009Newer by 51 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S32

 EX-FC150 S32 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 provides external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Nikon S32 has dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S32 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the S32.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and S32 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and S32.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC150 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S32 will result in more detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Nikon S32
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography details
Nikon S32 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography information
Nikon S32 Sports photography information
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13MP)
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
58
environment proofing
resolution is good (13MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S32 Landscape photography highlights
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S32 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S32
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Nikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Nikon Coolpix S32
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-11-16 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173g (0.38 pounds) 175g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $180